Comparison

JSON Formatter vs Markdown Editor and Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JSON Formatter

This utility helps you format and view JSON strings with clear, readable indentation. It offers both light and dark themes for a comfortable viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Pretty print JSON
  • Readable indentation
  • Light mode
  • Dark mode
Features
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Pretty print a JSON string to see its proper formatting! Includes light and dark modes.

About

Markdown Editor and Reader

Easily create, edit, and preview Markdown files on your mobile device. Import existing .md files and share them with others directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Create Markdown files
  • Edit existing .md files
  • Preview Markdown content
  • Import .md files
  • Share files
Features
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Write Markdown as easily as plain text. Markdown Editor opens in an instant – no account, no setup. For notes, READMEs, documentation, blog posts, to-do lists and anything that should look good. WRITE WITH SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Headings, bold, italic, code, links, lists and quotes are highlighted as you type. The Markdown characters step back so your words stay in focus – and the editor stays smooth even with long documents. FORMAT WITHOUT SEARCHING • A formatting bar above the keyboard: heading, bold, italic, lists, checklists, links, code, quotes, tables and images in one tap • Lists continue by themselves when you press Return • Keyboard shortcuts ⌘B, ⌘I and ⌘K on iPad PREVIEW AND READ One tap on the eye shows your document beautifully formatted – with tables, checklists, nested lists, code blocks and images. On iPad, see your text and the live preview side by side. Documents can also open straight in the preview, perfect for reading. REAL FILES, NOTHING LOCKED IN Your documents are plain .md files in the Files app under “On My iPhone › Markdown Editor”. Open Markdown and text files from iCloud Drive or other apps and edit them right where they are. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY • Folders with their own color and icon • Pin what matters to the top • Sort by date, name, or your own order with drag and drop • Search finds every word across all your documents • Find and replace, word count, reading time, printing MARKDOWN EDITOR PRO For when you want more – as a monthly or yearly subscription: • No ads • iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad • Export to PDF and HTML, beautifully formatted • Eight designs, from warm paper to deep black midnight • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Version history: bring back any earlier draft • App lock and a private folder with Face ID Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jlau.netlify.app/markdown-editor/privacy/ Markdown Editor is built by an independent developer. If you enjoy it, a rating means a lot!

Screenshots

JSON Formatter3 screens
Markdown Editor and Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JSON Formatter at none against Markdown Editor and Reader's 2. JSON Formatter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 26.0). Markdown Editor and Reader's advantage is review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Markdown Editor and Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JSON Formatter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JSON Formatter versus Markdown Editor and Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSON FormatterMarkdown Editor and Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews15.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert SurretteJulian Lau

Customer experience

JSON Formatter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Markdown Editor and Reader

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

None

JSON Formatter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Markdown Editor and Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Markdown Editor Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Markdown Editor Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is JSON Formatter free?
JSON Formatter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Editor and Reader free?
Markdown Editor and Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JSON Formatter or Markdown Editor and Reader have ads?
Markdown Editor and Reader shows ads; JSON Formatter does not.

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